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L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles

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You don't need to be a high roller to have fun at L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles. Though the casino lures in visitors with its 1,600 slots, 70 table games and a 2,100-square-foot poker room complete with a semi-private high-stakes area, you can skip the casino and still have lots to do.

This Cajun Country resort offers dining, upscale shopping, an 18-hole championship golf course, an in-house arcade, year-round live entertainment and outdoor activities for the entire family.

Whether you prefer going on shopping sprees or eating the night away at one of the eight onsite restaurants (which span from the casual stops with coffee and sandwiches to the more upscale Ember Grille & Wine Bar with wood-fired steaks), you will stay busy at L'Auberge throughout the year.

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Our Inspector's Highlights

• L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles’ dining options run the gamut from casual cuisine to fine dining, from Asian flavors to local Louisiana favorites to premium steaks and fine wines.

• The luxurious, and exclusive, L’Auberge villas are available by invitation only, offering all the amenities of a suite with more than 2,000 square feet of space to stretch out and relax.

• The Shops At L'Auberge features stores designed for those with a taste for the finer things. Ladies can shop for a new outfit at Modele, while men can upgrade their golf equipment at Contraband Bayou Golf Club Pro Shop.

• In addition to its fully equipped cardio fitness center, the 8,700-square-foot spa includes hot tubs, steam showers, a salon, relaxation rooms, eight coed treatment rooms and six massage rooms, including one available to couples.

• Booking a stay at this luxurious Louisiana hotel affords you discounted rates during peak season at the Tom Fazio designed Contraband Bayou Golf Course.

• During the hot and humid Louisiana summers, take advantage of the swim-up bar along the lazy river at the hotel’s pool and indulge in a frozen cocktail.

• For gents who appreciate a fine shave, the shops at L’Auberge offers 1740 Barbier, a barber shop that grooms the old-fashioned way, with shaving soap brushes and hot towels.

• Rooms feature a natural brown and green color palette and a generous use of woods, also come with floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the pool, Contraband Bayou Golf Club and the ship channel.

• Suites range from 750 and 1,400 square feet and feature V.I.P. check-in, king-sized beds, a separate living room, a wet bar with refrigerator and Keurig coffee machine, and gated access to the pool.

• Suites also feature a bathroom with a large bowl-shaped tub made from Italian marble, a separate shower stall, and a flat-screen television. Garden-level suites include a private terrace and butler service.

• For fine dining, there's Ember Grille & Wine Bar, which features steaks, seafood and high-end wines. Ember also serves desserts created by pastry chef Bill Foltz, who has competed for Team USA in the prestigious World Pastry Cup.